Paediatric Occupational Therapy Gold Coast

• Toileting Therapy: Toileting Therapy focuses on helping children achieve independence in bathroom skills. This includes training on using the toilet at the right times and managing clothing, which can help boost confidence and self-reliance.

• Feeding Therapy: Feeding Therapy assists children who struggle with various aspects of eating, such as chewing, swallowing and using utensils. Therapists work to reduce food aversions and establish healthy mealtime behaviours.

• Self-Care Therapy: Self-Care Therapy aims to empower children to manage their personal hygiene, dressing and grooming independently. This therapy fosters essential daily living skills, promoting a child's ability to care for themselves effectively.

• Social Skills Therapy: Social Skills Therapy develops essential interpersonal skills, such as sharing, taking turns and empathising with others. This therapy is crucial for children who find social interactions challenging.

• Executive Functioning Therapy: This therapy targets skills like task initiation, planning, organisation and problem-solving. Executive Functioning Therapy is one of the vital steps for children who struggle with managing daily tasks and decision-making.

• Self-Regulation Therapy: Self-Regulation Therapy helps children control their emotions and behaviours in various situations. It teaches techniques for managing stress, anger and impulsivity, contributing to better mental health and social relationships.

• Sleep Therapy: Sleep Therapy addresses difficulties related to falling asleep, staying asleep or maintaining a healthy sleep schedule. Therapists work to establish routines that promote consistent and restful sleep patterns.

• Primitive Reflex Integration Therapy: This therapy focuses on helping children integrate primitive reflexes that have not naturally faded away. Persistent primitive reflexes can interfere with motor skills, balance and coordination.

• Behaviour Management Therapy: Behaviour Management Therapy assists in modifying challenging behaviours through structured interventions and positive reinforcement, aiming to improve conduct and interactions.

• Handwriting Therapy: Handwriting Therapy works on improving a child's writing skills, focusing on grip, letter formation and alignment. This is essential for academic success and effective communication.

• Fine Motor Skills Therapy: This therapy enhances small muscle movements like picking up small objects and buttoning clothes, which are crucial for independence in daily activities.

• Gross Motor Skills Therapy: Gross Motor Skills Therapy enhances larger movements such as jumping, running and climbing, essential for physical activity and interaction with peers.

• Sensory Processing Therapy: This supports better understanding and management of sensory information through tailored activities and strategies.

• Neurodiverse Affirming Therapy: Affirmative therapy supports the varied aspects of neurodiversity and promotes understanding and acceptance while addressing specific needs.

• Assistive Technology: This includes tools and devices that aid children with disabilities in performing functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.

 

We also offer specialised therapeutic support for a range of specific diagnoses, focusing on overcoming challenges and promoting personal development.

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• Developmental Milestone Delay: This therapy is likely to help children reach age-appropriate milestones in areas like speech, walking and interaction, crucial for early childhood development.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder/ASD - Levels 1, 2, 3: This focused therapy for children with Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder, who require substantial support in communication and repetitive behaviours, aims for the children to navigate their environment more effectively.

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): This focuses on improving daily living skills, social interactions and sensory processing often including strategies for self-regulation, fine and gross motor skill development, assistance with school-related tasks, and support for adaptive living skills, all tailored to the individual's specific needs and challenges.

• Global Developmental Delay: This therapy addresses delays in several developmental phases and provides targeted interventions to help children catch up in their growth and learning.

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Therapy for ADHD focuses on managing attention spans, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviours, aiming to improve focus and academic performance.

• Hypermobility: This targets joint movement issues caused by hypermobility and emphasises strength training and joint protection techniques.

• Cerebral Palsy: Tailored interventions for children with Cerebral Palsy aim to enhance mobility and muscle control, which facilitates better movement and daily function.

• Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression): Addresses the psychological aspects influencing occupational performance, supporting mental wellbeing and emotional balance.

• Down Syndrome: This therapy is designed to support the specific needs of children with Down Syndrome, including physical, speech and occupational therapy to help enhance overall development.

• Intellectual Disorder: This provides support for children with intellectual disabilities, focusing on skills development across various life areas to help enhance their ability to learn and interact.

• Intellectual Impairment: Similar to Intellectual Disorder Therapy, it targets cognitive delays and supports children in achieving personal independence and social integration.

• Fragile X Syndrome: These specialised interventions for children with Fragile X Syndrome are aimed at addressing their unique developmental needs and learning styles.

• Prader-Willi Syndrome: This therapy focuses on managing the symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome, such as muscle tone, motor skills and behaviour management.